Cancer is Cancer is Cancer is Cancer is Cancer is Cancer!
This year I am walking to Honor and Celebrate family and friends who have been diagnosed with cancer, endured countless tests, biopsies, surgeries, chemo, radiation, hair loss, nausea, chemo brain, and all the other crappy side effects related to this terrible disease. I am also walking to Remember family and friends we’ve all sadly lost to cancer.
Walking To Honor and Celebrate:
Michele Montgomery (my wonderful neighbor of 30 years!), Robin Urbanovit (friend and former co-worker of over 20 years!), Olivia Sikman and Edna Villalvazo (my sisters – Love you!), Aileen Macleod (amazing wife, mum, sister, friend), Ally Bara (Hula Superstar), Fran Lippert (My Hero!), Rose Bennett (friend and former co-worker), Judy Dawson, Benita Blachman, Kathy Barrett (two time survivor of breast cancer, 2008 and 2015), Linda Lovett (Motorcycle Mama), Pamela Manning, Patricia Lange, Rebecca Ackerman, Audrey Ruelas, Rachel Guillen Heard (A Classy Lady), Janet Knight, Denise Buckles, Linda Weber, Virginia Rotramel, Joan Hundley, Victoria Jeppson, Vilma Mechling, Homa Sadat, Luz Hidalgo Russey, Valerie Gurrola, Patti Stanzione, Julie Martinez, Elizabeth Eason (A Classy Mama!), Yvette Lazar, Edna Middlebrooke (Survivor since 1974!), Betty Ching, Grandma G, Cindy Q, Beverly Pica, Kelly Naranjo, Gisela Velez, James Carter, Gina Booth, Edward Ameika, Naomi Vogel, Marjorie and Michelle, Pat Fagen, Bridgett Patty, Marilyn Evans, Valerie, Robin, Pam, Donna Stevens, Tia Bruno, Peggy Harrington, Shawna Kelley
Walking to Remember:
Susan Ruelas (my 2009 Angel who lost her battle with cancer in March 2016….2 days before her birthday – Rest in Peace!), Martha Vega (Ma, Love You! Miss You!), Marion Kelly, Willy & Celia Wilson, Louise Hansen (“Oh, That’s Not Enough!”), Red & Fern McCullough, Tommie Wells, Pat West & Lucy, Bert Gersten, Kevin Zelik (“Somewhere Over the Rainbow!”), Flo Mason, Wilma Holhirt (Cyclist Extraordinaire!), Alice Sande, Bess True, Deena Sheridan, Velma & Kathy, Socorro Vizcarra, Teresita Warneke, Linda Templeton, Ellen Reyes, Virginia Vinson, Rebecca & Lois, Dale Gerber, Pauline “Mocha” Kinnebrew, Tina Murcia, Kenneth & Elise Metzler, Ginny Blaney, Auntie Dee, Louise Smith, Cheryl Soliz, Nancy Glaze, Gwenda Asher, Elena, Dolores, Marie, Rachel, Ruby Davis, Thomas Gaulden, Margaret Wiseley, Mary Talmadge, Barbara Marquez, Loretta Russell
I am proud to be someone’s Hero by walking each year in the fight against breast cancer. Why not share in that pride by becoming a Hero to someone in your life by making a generous donation! (80% of the funds raised benefit LOCAL hospitals, clinics, and programs. The money is dispersed at Closing Ceremonies!) To make a fully tax deductible donation, please go to http://info.avon39.org/goto/irenekelly. If you are making a donation by check, please mail it by no later than August 31, 2016. If you would like to add a name to either of the above lists please email me at [email protected].
For the last 20 walks I have said THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, my sunburned body, my sweaty, blistered feet and lost toenails (49 to date!), my aching muscles, and sore butt! Walk #21 is no different except that I DID NOT lose any toe nails in 2015!!!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, in advance for being Extra Generous!
“I walk because……it’s the Right Thing to do!”
Irene Kelly, Walker #661131, 2016 AVON 39 – Santa Barbara
A Special THANK YOU to my walking buddy, Michael Shanks and his boxer, Max for getting up early most weekends to train with me! Thanks for the walks, the company, and the Starbucks coffee! You Rock!!!!
